There are few women —or men, for that matter —who can resist chocolate, so make a delicious treat for your mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13.

If mom’s watching her waistline or isn’t fond of desserts, try a chocolate beverage or chocolate chip waffles or pancakes. Add a Mexican flair to an entree with a mole sauce or a rub made with chocolate or cocoa nibs.

While cooking and baking can seem daunting, not every recipe is difficult.

Chocolate is a tasty treat when eaten by itself, and it’s yummy in traditional desserts such as tortes, tarts and cakes.

Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday commemorating the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, will be celebrated Friday.

And given the popularity of Mexican cuisine, why not take a few minutes to commemorate the occasion by preparing a festive meal with touches of the land to our south. Whip up a spicy entree or a fun appetizer, or try your hand at a Mexican-inspired dessert.

Enjoy some tortilla chips and salsa, or try your hand at guacamole for a rich treat.

With May Day coming up next week and the continuing clamor about potential Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election capturing the attention of many people in the United States, we turn out eye toward Russian cuisine.

The cuisine is diverse, with influences that range from Eastern European and Asian cultures, and has its foundation in the peasant food of the rural population in an often harsh climate.

And this is the perfect week to indulge, since Thursday — April 12 — is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day.

Grilled cheese is one of the top a comfort foods. Everyone has their favorite grilled cheese recipe, whether the sandwich is made with American, cheddar or another type of cheese on white, wheat or whole grain bread.

The idea of spring chickens may not bring visions of delicious poultry to mind. However, this is an ideal time to prepare lighter dishes that feature chicken and chicken parts.

Instead of the gravies that give chicken dishes comfort-food appeal in fall and winter, it’s time to think lighter in appearance and taste.

Use citrus or other fruits to brighten the flavor. Herbs add a special flair of their own. Place chunks of chicken in salads to create a light dinner salad or grill the meat to add a smoky flavor that evokes summertime.

Hard-boiled and dyed pastel colors, they are hidden and then hunted by children who may not realize the egg’s association with the holiday.

In many cultures around the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility and rebirth.

For Christians, the Easter egg is symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The hard shell of the egg represents the sealed tomb of Christ, and cracking the shell is said to represent Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.